Some important essential oil guidelines to remember: Essential oils should be diluted in a carrier oil to a maximum of 5% (see these 5 face oils for naturally clear, flawless skin). So since 1 ml is 20 drops, for every 1 ml of carrier oil, you would add 1 drop of EO. Be sure to do a patch test to make sure your skin does not have an adverse reaction to the oils.
grain alcohol [BACK TO TOP]. Meaning: The intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline.
Beware Liqueur... Liquor is made by distilling a grain, which means converting its carbohydrates to alcohol via fermentation. For this reason, distilled liquors, such as vodka, rum, and whiskey are at or near 100% efficiency (defined as percentage of calories from alcohol). Liqueur has added sugar, so watch out. Those calories can sneak up, just as those from mixers. Lets take a look at some common liquors and how efficient they are.